Students from the Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata, KKN) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) carried out a community empowerment activity by conducting training to make eco-friendly plant pots from coconut husks in Padukuhan Potrowangsan, Tirtorahayu, Galur, Kulonprogo. The program aimed to increase local awareness about using organic waste, stimulate creativity, and open local economic opportunities based on available natural potential.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) served as the host for the Batch III Presentation of the Bayan Peduli Education Scholarship for the 2025/2026 Academic Year on Thursday, January 29, 2026, held in the Main Meeting Room of the UNY Rectorate. This activity became a strategic moment to strengthen collaboration between higher education and industry in developing human resources in Indonesia.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cyber governance by signing an Implementation Agreement with Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara (BSSN) — the National Cyber and Crypto Agency of Indonesia — focused on enhancing cybersecurity for UNY’s academic services and digital systems.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) took part in the Career Day event at Madrasah Mu’allimaat Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 as a way to support students in preparing for higher education and future academic paths.

Students from the Fashion Education Study Program (Program Studi Pendidikan Tata Busana) of the Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) actively participated in the Pra-Konaspi XII event by providing on-site clothing alteration services for participants’ batik shirts, t-shirts, and pants.

The activity was attended by more than 50 delegates from 12 state teacher training institutions (LPTK) across Indonesia.

The Garuda UNY Eco Team from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) achieved a major international victory by securing first place in the Urban Concept – Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) category at the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia-Pacific and Middle East 2026 competition held January 21–25, 2026 at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) served as the host for the Pra-Kongres Nasional Pendidikan Indonesia (Pra-Konaspi) XII in 2026, attended by 12 state educational teacher training institutions (LPTK). The event was held from Friday to Sunday, January 23–25, 2026 on the UNY campus in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Karangmalang Education Forum (KEF), organized by the Central Leadership Council of the *Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Alumni Association (DPP IKA UNY), served as a strategic discussion space to respond to the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education under the theme “AI and Improving Education Quality for All.” The hybrid forum took place at the Ballroom of the IKA UNY Building and was attended both in person and online via Zoom.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) officially signed a cooperation agreement (MoU) with the Human Resources Development Agency for Transportation (BPSDMP) under the Ministry of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia. The signing took place at the Theater Room, 3rd Floor, Sugeng Mardiono Building, Graduate School UNY.

This collaboration aims to strengthen synergy in the development of human resources, education, research, and community service between the university and the national transportation sector — supporting efforts to produce competitive and capable graduates.

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) held a strategic forum called the Employer Meeting and Alumni Gathering at the Hotel UNY Ballroom. This event was attended by partners from the Business and Industrial World (DUDI) and UNY alumni to build two-way discussions about graduate quality and aligning the university’s curriculum with the current needs of the job market. The event was opened by Prof. Dr.